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APPLYING TO THE CENTER FOR ART AND DESIGN

All applicants to the Art Department (Center for Art and Design) at The College of Saint Rose are required to complete a portfolio review as part of the application package. The portfolio review may be completed before or after your application is submitted. However, all application materials: transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation and the portfolio review must meet College of Saint Rose undergraduate admission deadlines. For more information on Undergraduate Admission to The College of Saint Rose, please click on Undergraduate Admissions. To view the schedule for Portfolio Review dates, please click on Portfolio Review Calendar 2012-2013.

Our faculty is dedicated to recognizing and nurturing your abilities. The portfolio review can be an early and informal review to help you build a better portfolio or a final assessment of your abilities. We encourage students to have their first portfolio review early, even as high school juniors. It is an important step in helping to decide if we are the right school for you.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to College of Saint Rose admission requirements, all applicants to the Center for Art and Design majors: Art Education, Graphic Design or Studio Art majors must submit a portfolio and should follow the same format when preparing their portfolio. Your work will be assessed based on the following criteria:

Preparing your portfolioYour portfolio should include 15 to 20 works, ideally produced within the last two years. Remember, your most recent work will best represent your abilities, ideas and interests.

50% Drawing You should include a minimum of 5 drawings from direct observation (for example: self-portrait, still life, interior space and figure drawings). Other drawing examples can include work utilizing research and reference sources (including photo reference) and other self-directed drawing in a variety of media.

50 % Personal ChoiceHighlight your unique strengths and abilities. Include work you feel confident in and be prepared to talk about your process and decisions. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and insights, to introduce us to how you invent, create and experience the world around you. Any variety of media can be explored.

PresentationWork should be kept neat and flat, with a slipsheet between each work. Matting, mounting or framing is not required and add unnecessary bulk to your portfolio. Large works can be rolled to protect the work and for ease of transport. Three-dimensional work may be presented as digital or photo documentation. Edit your portfolio to emphasize your personal strengths. If you keep a sketchbook/journal, please include it as supplemental.

When, Where and HowOn CampusYou may schedule a weekday portfolio review by calling the Art Office at 518-485-3900 or go to: http://www.strose.edu/undergraduateadmissions/article1447 Thisis an opportunity for you to have an individual review, tour our facilities, view student work and meet with faculty and students. Or you may choose to schedule your review on one of our Saint Rose Open House / Portfolio Day weekends.

On the RoadYou may also have your portfolio reviewed at select National Portfolio Review Days (check out http://www.portfolioday.net for dates and locations). In addition we participate in local and regional portfolio days. Please call the Art Office (518-485-3900) to confirm your attendance.

By MailSlide or CD submissions are also acceptable. Please include a separate printed numerical inventory listing the size, media and date completed for each of the works submitted. 35mm slides must be presented in a transparent slide sheet. Each slide should have your name and a number corresponding to your list. Digital images should be in jpg format with numbers corresponding to your list. Portfolios received by mail will be returned only if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included.

Portfolios should be mailed to:Office of Undergraduate Admissions432 Western AvenueAlbany, NY 12203Attn: Center for Art and Design

A Note to Transfer StudentsFor purposes of program evaluation and placement, students who have completed studio coursework at another institution should include additional work to represent the content covered in each class you expect to transfer. You may choose to do this in a follow-up placement review. If you would like to have your portfolio assessed for admission and for placement please let us know when you schedule your appointment.